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HY61 VHL

2011 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,636 mi
Last recorded68,636 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 VHL
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 68,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs faded amber (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 67,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

entire exhaust system very corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 62,729 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on the inner edges.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 60,265 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre is perished.

Rear exhaust mount is corroded.

Fail 26 Jul 2021 60,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake discs are corroded on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside rear tyre is perished.

Rear exhaust mount is corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 58,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 55,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 51,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,488 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,740 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 42,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 24,841 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 24,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads appear to be getting low

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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HY61 VHL is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 47,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY61 VHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY61 VHL registered?

HY61 VHL is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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